Talking of “Supernatural,” you have had some actually massive roles in your profession, like Sam, and Dean on “Gilmore Ladies,” clearly.
OG Dean! I wish to say OG Dean as a result of Jensen was Dean on “Supernatural,” however I would already been Dean on “Gilmore Ladies” for 5 years. So I wish to attempt to sort of wink and nod.
What does it imply to have these followers that began with you on “Gilmore Ladies” additionally embracing this newer character of Walker?
I am unable to put into phrases how grateful I’m that folks have loved the work I do. And humorous sufficient, though it is scripted tv, I really feel like my work and profession have been sort of like a journal. On “Gilmore Ladies,” I did the pilot once I was 17 years outdated and I used to be a child recent out of San Antonio, Texas, the place the one condominium I might afford, the door did not lock. It was within the car parking zone of a liquor retailer. After which I grew up just a little bit. After which at 22, I began “Supernatural” and I used to be nonetheless primarily a child. However throughout “Supernatural,” I grew to become extra of a person and an grownup and a husband after which a father. And now on “Walker,” I am a father. And so it is actually life imitates artwork.
And so the concept individuals have taken the time to hearken to me, I really feel listened to. Which is ironic as a result of I am taking part in characters. This is not a documentary by any means. However I am flattered and I hope all of them perceive that I’d not be right here capable of inform tales if it weren’t for them, interval.
Is there something that you really want the followers to know earlier than they watch the “Walker” Season 4 premiere?
Yeah, we’ve got a shortened season. Now we have 13 episodes. Jensen and I used to joke once we have been doing a 23-episode season of “Supernatural,” you are not going to win all of them. When you go as much as bat 23 instances, you are not going to hit house runs each time. When you shoot 23 three-pointers, you are not going to make all of them. However with 13 episodes, each is wham, bam, do not miss, do not blink, do not stroll away. We’re bringing a number of superior, unimaginable, high-stakes stuff the viewers’s means, and I am unable to wait to observe alongside them.
“Walker” Season 4 premieres on Wednesday, April 3, at 8 p.m. EST on The CW. This interview has been edited for size and readability.